ANIMALS

The Reason Why Lobsters Turn Bright Red When You Boil Them

It isn't a result of burning them alive, in case the guilt was putting a damper on your delicious seafood feast.

8 Delightful Portraits of Cats

Go behind the scenes of Walter Chandoha’s 75-year-long career as a cat photographer with these incredible photos from the new book Cats. Photographs 1942–2018.

Interactive Map Shows You Which Endangered Species Is Native to Your State

Endangered species can be found in all parts of the country. This map will show you which threatened animal is living in your home state.

Honey Bees Can Understand the Concept of Zero

Zero is an idea even young children struggle with, but bees are one of the few animal species that can figure it out.

Bees: Waugsberg via Wikimedia Commons // CC BY-SA 3.0 / Thought balloon: Noto Project

Honeybees Go "Whoop!" When They Bump Into Each Other

They make the adorable sound with their wings when they're startled. You can listen to them for yourself.

A scene from Lasse Hallström's Hachi: A Dog's Tale (2009), based on the life of Hachikō.

12 Amazing Dogs to Remember on National Dog Day

Dogs can do some pretty amazing things. Just look at your own, who comes when you call, sits when you say so, and knows enough to only chew up your last-season footwear. History is filled with tales of highly accomplished canines.

The CDC Warns That Just Touching Contaminated Pig Ear Dog Treats Can Make Humans Sick

The popular dehydrated dog treat has been linked to a Salmonella outbreak in 33 states. Here's why you shouldn't even be touching one.

Shelter Dogs Are Being Trained to Protect Wildlife—by Sniffing Poop

With their amazing sense of smell and boundless energy, some shelter dogs are the perfect candidates for tracking and protecting endangered species.

10 Illuminating Online Courses You Can Take in August

From mastering mindfulness to making macarons, there’s an online class on this list for every type of student.

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Honey Bees Can Get STDs, Too

Bees, like many animals, are polyandrous—meaning females partner with multiple mates. And they might need their own PSAs about the dangers of sexually transmitted diseases.

Reality Bites: A Humongous Tick That Chases Its Prey Has Been Found in the Netherlands

The non-native species doesn't wait for stationary hosts. It actively pursues them, scuttling over the ground to secure a blood meal.

5 Facts About Larry the Cat, the UK’s Chief Mouser

According to 10 Downing Street, Larry "spends his days greeting guests to the house, inspecting security defenses, and testing antique furniture for napping quality."

Mondo Releases Special Jaws-Themed Products in Honor of Shark Week

Celebrate 'Shark Week' with Mondo and pick up enamel pins, a poster, and a vinyl album inspired by the Steven Spielberg movie 'Jaws.'

Slothen Bräu: The Los Angeles Zoo’s Resident Sloth Just Helped Develop a New Beer

Check out what two ingredients the known-to-be-lazy and sluggish mammal has chosen for a new beer.

12 Fascinating Facts About Elephants

Known for their strong family bonds and intelligence, elephants have fascinated humans across time and cultures.

Journalist and documentarian J.E. Williamson descends into a photosphere to film underwater footage.

Watch the World’s First Underwater Film Footage, Which Features a Shark and a Dead Horse

Recently unearthed footage shows that people have been obsessed with shark attacks since long before ‘Shark Week’ began.

Paul de Gelder takes part in Shark Week 2019.

5 Expert Tips for Surviving a Shark Attack

Sharks rarely attack humans, and not all shark encounters are fatal. Still, some of these strategies could help you avoid becoming chum.

Is There a Difference Between Mutts and Mixed-Breed Dogs?

You know mutts are adorable, but do you know how (if at all) they differ from mixed-breed, designer, and/or purebred dogs?

Muncie, Indiana, Let Residents Pay Parking Tickets With Animal Shelter Donations—And It Was a Huge Success

Instead of paying parking tickets in cash, residents of Muncie, Indiana, were recently invited to donate cat food, kitty litter, and other pet supplies to pay their fines.

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Wasps Are Living Through Winter and Building 'Super Nests' in Alabama

The super nests can hold multiple queens and up to 15,000 wasps—making them three times bigger than regular nests at their peak.

A Pair of Loons in Wisconsin Adopted a Baby Mallard Duck—and the Result Is As Adorable As Expected

The adoptive parents are teaching their duck how to be a loon, and the results are a little (dare we say it?) loony.

This "Dating Website" for Adoptable Pets Matches You With the Perfect Rescue Dog

Adopting a rescue dog is a big commitment. How I Met My Dog makes sure you go home with the perfect pup.

Las Vegas Is Being Invaded by Grasshoppers

Grasshoppers have invaded Las Vegas following a wet winter, and the swarms are so large that they're showing up on weather radar.

How Often Do People Find Wild Animals In Their Salads? More Often Than You Want to Know

Have you ever found a frog in your prepackaged salad? If you answered "yes," you’re (unfortunately) not alone.

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